Der große Charlie: Eine Biographie des Clowns

Payne, Robert. Der große Charlie: Eine Biographie des Clowns. Frankfurt: Europäische Verlagsanstalt, 1952. First German edition. Octavo. 254(2)pp. Original photo-illustrated dustjacket over light blue, illustrated cloth with white lettering on cover and spine. Frontispiece photograph. This book is about Charlie Chaplin, a figure who appeared on the screen in the year 1914 for the first time. Charlie Chaplin, he was assisting Robert Payne when writing this study, said: “It became clear to me then, that I would spend the rest of my life to find out more about this figure which I had created. It was finalized in its outer form when I saw it for the first time in the mirror. Nevertheless, I still don’t know everything what I should be knowing about it.” In depth study of Charlie Chaplin including his origin, his moods, his power of expression and his adventurous career. Illustrated with 20 b/w photographs. Text in German. DJ with some wear along edges, small chips and tears and age-toned. Previous owner’s name on front free endpaper. Minor age-toning of block. DJ in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. g to vg . Hardcover. (40431) $25